NX CAD CAM
Hands-on NX CAD CAM tutorials, guides and career insight from the team that teaches it.
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NX CAM Essentials Beginners Guide Episode 1: Introduction and First Machining Setup (Updated June 2026)
Episode 1 of the NX CAM Essentials series. Learn how to open the Manufacturing module in Siemens NX, set up your Machine Coordinate System, define workpiece and part geometry, and create your first operation.
20 Jun 2026
NX CAM From Zero to NC Code: Cavity Mill, 3D Simulation and Post Processing (Updated June 2026)
Episode 2 of the NX CAM series — creating Cavity Mill roughing operations, Fixed Contour finishing, running 3D Dynamic Simulation to catch crashes, and post-processing toolpaths to machine-ready G-code.
20 Jun 2026
NX CAM Essentials for Beginners — Episode 3: Operations Setup and Geometry (Updated June 2026)
Episode 3 of our NX CAM beginner series covers operations setup, geometry groups, and machining coordinate systems. Master the foundational knowledge that makes every subsequent NX CAM operation faster and less prone to errors on the actual CNC machine.
19 Jun 2026
NX CAM Essentials for Beginners — Episode 5: Advanced Toolpath Strategies (Updated June 2026)
Episode 5 of our NX CAM beginner series goes deep into advanced toolpath strategies, finishing operations, and CNC simulation. Learn how mechanical engineers at Bajaj, Tata Tech, and Mahindra use NX CAM to cut production time and reduce errors.
19 Jun 2026
NX CAM Essentials Beginners Guide Episode 6: Cavity Mill and 3-Axis Contouring
Episode 6 of NX CAM Essentials covers Cavity Mill and Fixed Axis Contour operations — the core 3-axis machining strategies for complex mold, die and automotive component machining in Siemens NX.
18 Jun 2026
Siemens NX CAD Foundation to Expert – Episode 5: Assembly Design, Sheet Metal & Engineering Drawings
Episode 5 of the ABC Trainings NX CAD Foundation to Expert series covers assembly constraints, sheet metal flat patterns, and production-ready 2D drawing extraction — the hands-on skills Bajaj Auto, Skoda VW, and Endurance Technologies test in every design engineering interview.
2 Jun 2026
NX CAD Episode 6: Sketching & 2D Constraints — The Foundation of Precise 3D Modeling
Every 3D feature in Siemens NX starts with a sketch. Episode 6 of ABC Trainings' Foundation to Expert NX CAD series covers the Sketch environment comprehensively — geometric constraints, dimensional constraints, over- and under-defined sketches, and the best practices that prevent modeling failures at every stage that follows.
1 Jun 2026
NX CAD Episode 7: Extrude & Revolve — Core 3D Modeling Commands Mastered
Extrude and Revolve are the foundation of 3D modeling in Siemens NX — and Episode 7 of ABC Trainings' series goes far deeper than the basics. From offset profiles and draft angles to multi-body extrusions and bi-directional revolves, this episode builds the modeling habits that separate professionals from beginners.
1 Jun 2026
NX CAD Episode 8: Sweep, Loft & Blend — Complex 3D Shapes in Siemens NX
Episode 8 of ABC Trainings' Foundation to Expert NX CAD series tackles the modeling commands that let you create complex, organic shapes: Sweep Along Guide, Loft Between Sections, and Blend operations. These three tools together handle the majority of shapes that simple Extrude and Revolve cannot.
1 Jun 2026
NX CAD Episode 9: Boolean Operations & Pattern Features in Siemens NX
Episode 9 of ABC Trainings' Foundation to Expert NX CAD series covers two of the most productivity-multiplying features in Siemens NX: Boolean operations (Unite, Subtract, Intersect) and Pattern Features (Rectangular, Circular, Mirror). These aren't flashy — but every experienced design engineer uses them every single day.
1 Jun 2026
NX CAD Episode 10: Assembly Design, WAVE Linking & Digital Mock-Up
Assembly design is where individual parts come together into a working product — and Episode 10 of ABC Trainings' NX CAD series covers it comprehensively. From assembly constraints and component positioning to WAVE geometry linking and digital mock-up (DMU) clash detection, this episode covers what design teams use every day.
1 Jun 2026
NX CAD Episode 11: Advanced Surface Modeling — Freeform & Class-A Surfaces
Surface modeling is where NX CAD separates generalists from specialists. Episode 11 of ABC Trainings' series covers Studio Spline, Through Curves Mesh, freeform shaping, and Class-A surface quality checks — skills that automotive exterior designers, product designers, and consumer goods engineers need every day.
1 Jun 2026